Redcow

219 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Redcow, from 0 m² to 55,678 m² (5.57 ha, 13.76 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 67 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2RES (Existing residential)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 135 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M1REGEN (Mixed Use, general development, opportunity/proposal site)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 53 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C2.1EE (Industrial, enterprise, employment)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 43 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G1OS (Open space, park)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 8 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.

• 25 Aug 2026Seek clarification of additional information

  Convert existing ground floor, consisting of additional lab and working space for employees, new canteen room and also permission to provide new wall and railings to front of existing building for additional security, and all associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0136W

• 10 Aug 2026Refuse permission

  Proposed extension to an existing warehouse development; consisting of the addition of 398sqm warehousing area being added to the Western elevation of the existing warehouse in a current disused yard area. The extended portion will have a clear internal height of 8m and a maximum external height of 9m, adjoining the existing building which has a maximum height of 6,85m. The existing building otherwise remains unaltered due to the addition of the side extension, including existing access and carparking arrangements.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0302W

• 25 Jun 2026Grant permission for retention

  Retention of sliding gateway security hut associated side fences and retention of Harris type temporary fencing to enclose existing car parking area at Dulcian House Monastery Road Clondalkin.

  Retention · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0305

• 29 May 2026Grant permission

  1. An extension to the existing depot to provide two new LUAS maintenance lanes (Nos. 7 and 8) at lower ground floor level. 2. Extension of existing maintenance lanes 3 and 4 at lower ground floor level. 3. A first-floor extension to accommodate a Central Control Room (CCR), including associated escape stairs and lift. 4. Installation of solar panels on both the new and existing roof areas. 5. Provision of a new ESB substation. 6. All associated site development and ancillary works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0127W

• 23 Apr 2026Declared exempt

  Whether the use of The Red Cow Moran Hotel, The Red Cow Complex, Fox - and - Geese, Nass Road, Dublin 22, D22 YX80 to provide accommodation for displaced persons or persons seeking international protection, constitutes exempted development or does not constitute exempted development.

  Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED26/0021

• 16 Apr 2026Request additional information

  Retention for change of use from light industrial to coffee-shop/restaurant/takeaway, the single storey 45sqm extension to the West façade, existing façade signage and alterations to internal layout. Permission is sought for the realignment of site boundary fencing to facilitate a pedestrian entrance, a fire exit in the North façade and bollards fronting the West façade of Unit 1, 4no. secure bicycle lockers, revised car and bicycle parking layouts and associated site works.

  Permission and retention · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0097W

• 25 Mar 2026Grant permission

  Erection of a new 2 storey extension to the side, with internal modifications and associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0133W

• 23 Feb 2026Declared exempt

  Proposed development will provide 150 bedrooms for displaced persons and is in keeping with the 'Guild lines for development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023' which lists 'Hotel' as exempted development.

  Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED26/0014

• 30 Jan 2026Grant permission

  Attic conversion with projecting dormer window to rear roof and 2 no. velux windows to front roof, new study / storage facility, and all associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0036W

• 23 Dec 2025Declared exempt

  The proposed development involves the installation of a new air emissions abatement system to replace the existing, outdated unit. This upgrade is necessary to ensure compliance with Condition 5 of the facility's waste licence (Ref: W0055-02), which mandates the removal of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from site emissions prior to atmospheric discharge. The current abatement unit is no longer capable of maintaining VOC emission levels within the limits specified in Schedule B of the waste licence. The installation of the new system is a corrective action required by the Environmental Protection agency (EPA) to address this compliance issue.

  Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED25/0099

• 13 Apr 2025Grant permission

  A new single storey ground floor extension to front side & rear of property with pitched roof and new roof windows, comprising of a bedroom, toilet & utility room.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0211W

• 18 Dec 2024Declared exempt

  Change of use from Office to Temporary International Protection Accommodation and associated site works.

  Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED24/0074

• 23 May 2024Grant permission

  The construction of a new single storey extension to the rear of existing truck and van test centre which will include the erection of a raised parapet and external cladding and external signage to the elevations and for all ancillary site works at Murphy's Truck Centre, Turnpike Road, Ballymount, Dublin 22.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24A/0131W

• 9 Feb 2024Declared withdrawn

  Retention Permission of change of use from light industrial to coffee shop/ restaurant/takeaway with external seating area and associated signage with internal modifications and associated site works

  Permission and retention · South Dublin County Council, SD24A/0022

• 18 Dec 2023Grant permission

  Install a second cremator within the existing crematorium building to be powered with electricity; the new unit will be located beside the existing unit within the building (the building was originally designed and built for 2 units); internal alterations to the building including removal of non-load bearing block walls to facilitate the new unit; extension to the west side of the building to provide staff changing facilities and a cremulator room (20.2sq.m); extract system to be connected to the existing flue; partial demolition of existing boundary wall to facilitate a new sub-station/switch room, the laying of underground ducts for ESB connection, underground cabling and all ancillary works to facilitate the development.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD23A/0329

• 14 Nov 2023Refuse permission for retention

  Retention permission of change of use from light industrial to coffee shop/restaurant/takeaway with external seating area and associated signage, with internal modifications and associated site works.

  Retention · South Dublin County Council, SD23A/0305

• 17 Aug 2023Grant permission

  Construction of a new bus interchange to replace that existing at Red Cow Luas park and ride car park. The proposed works consist of the provision of 9 new sawtooth type bus bays, bus shelters, overhead canopies, a bicycle building, passenger and driver welfare facilities, and an electrical substation. A new carriageway arrangement for bus access and circulation including a reconfiguration of the western car park layout to allow for provision of taxi and drop off facilities is also proposed. The proposed works also include minor realignment of the park and ride access road between the mini roundabout entrance to the western car park and the mini roundabout entrance to the eastern car park. The existing Luas stop, depot building, surface parking facilities and bus interchange were originally granted permission under LRO 59 of 1999.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD23A/0025

• 18 Jul 2023Grant permission

  The removal of existing roof finish to the side (southern) extension granted under SD13B/0233 and replacement of same with standing seam engineered roof covering

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD23B/0310

• 2 Jun 2023Grant permission

  Provision of a dormer extension to the rear roof; 2 rooflights to the front roof and all associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD23B/0246

• 28 Feb 2023Grant permission

  Conversion of existing attic space comprising of modification of existing roof structure, new gable window, new access stairs and flat roof dormer to the rear.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD23B/0081

• 27 Sept 2022Grant permission

  The construction of a ‘Build to Rent’ residential development comprising of 115 apartments (10 x studio units, 62 x 1-bed units, 38 x 2-bed units and 5 x 3-bed units) in 1 block, ranging in height from 2 storeys to 8 storeys over basement level with private balconies/terraces. The proposed development will also comprise of residential amenity facilities and services at ground floor level consisting of a gym, lounges, games room, conference room, meeting room, studio, concierge, bin store, and bike stores (140 spaces). A total of 48 car parking spaces at basement level with a drop-off/service lay by at ground level, 224 bicycle parking spaces across basement, ground floor and surface levels, landscaping including 1 communal roof terrace at 2nd floor level and a landscaped courtyard at ground floor level, public realm works including a new pedestrian path from the public open space at Monastery Gate to the north and along the southern site boundary with a pedestrian connection to Monastery Road to the south, public lighting, boundary treatments 2 no. ESB substations at ground floor level, plant at basement and roof levels and all associated site development and infrastructure works including foul and surface water drainage, necessary to facilitate the development. Vehicular access to the site is from Monastery Road (via the existing access road to the IBIS Hotel) with pedestrian access from Monastery Road and Monastery Gate. The development also provides for all associated site clearance works.

  Shd3-application to abp, 115 homes · South Dublin County Council, SHD3ABP-314701-22

• 21 Jan 2022Refuse approval

  (i) Demolition of existing single storey shed (15.7sq.m), esb sub-station (29.5sq.m) and oil tank (12.1sq.m) located in the north-eastern section of the subject site; (ii) Change of use of the existing Blocks A, B and C at Dolcain House from office use to residential use which range in height from 4-5 storeys over basement, together with modifications to the existing blocks; (iii) alterations to the existing Blocks A, B and C will include the removal of the existing fourth floor level and replacement with a new fourth floor level at Block A only, the provision of an additional floor level to all blocks with 2 setback floors proposed to the atrium to now provide for a height of 4-5-6 storeys to Blocks A, B and C and upgrading of the existing external fabric of the building as well as internal modifications to layouts to accommodate the proposed residential apartments; (iv) alterations to Block A to include a 5 storey extension to northern elevation; (v) alterations to Block B include the demolition of the existing single storey element on the eastern façade (73.2sq.m) which comprises a kitchen area, office and storage space, the demolition of the existing three-storey connection between Blocks B and C (23sq.m) and the relocation of the existing telecommunications mast equipment at roof level; (vi) construction of a new 6-storey Block D to the east of Block B to accommodate 29 apartment units. The proposed alterations and modifications to the existing Blocks A, B and C and the proposed Block D will accommodate a total of 130 apartment units (comprising 61 one-bedroom apartments, 59 two-bedroom apartments and 10 three-bedroom apartments, as follows, Block A (including atrium) will comprise 50 apartments (consisting of 22 one-bedroom apartments, 22 two-bedroom apartments and 6 three-bedroom apartments) and will range in height from 4-5 to 6 storeys over basement level; Block B will comprise 22 apartments (consisting of 9 one-bedroom apartments, 9 two-bedroom apartments and 4 three-bedroom apartments) and will be 5 storeys in height; Block C will comprise 29 apartments (consisting of 13 one-bedroom apartments, and 16 two-bedroom apartments) and will be 6 storeys in height; and, Block D will comprise 29 apartments (consisting of 17 one-bedroom apartments, and 12 two-bedroom apartments and will be 6 storeys in height; the proposed development will be served by communal residential amenities/facilities at surface and basement level, including communal open space and outdoor areas at surface level; 310 bicycle parking spaces (254 at basement level and 56 at surface level); 78 car-parking spaces (62 at basement level and 16 surface level) including 5 car-club spaces and 3 accessible parking spaces and; 4 motorcycle parking spaces at basement level; the basement level also comprises a proposed bin storage area and plant room; the proposed development also includes landscaping, a pedestrian and cyclist access onto the adjacent Monastery Road to the north and internal pedestrian and shared surfaces; (vii) Vehicular access to the development is proposed through the existing access/entrance to Dolcain House to the east; the application is accompanied by 2 site layout options, Option A and B; Option A includes a new public pedestrian footpath along the southern side of Monastery Road which extends east to the north-eastern application site boundary to facilitate a connection to future footpath; Option B provides for the omission of this footpath; (viii) Associated site and infrastructural works are also proposed which include; foul and surface water drainage; plant areas; ESB substation and all associated site development works necessary to facilitate the proposed development.

  Shd3-application to abp · South Dublin County Council, SHD3ABP-312571-22

• 16 Nov 2021Grant permission

  Change of use of existing detached warehouse unit to vehicle service workshop including new internal works to from new staff canteen and toilet accommodation; new fire door exit doors; roller shutter door to existing elevations and attached illuminated building signage.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD21A/0310

• 21 Jun 2021Refuse permission

  Construction of a 242 bedroom hotel in a building ranging in height from 7 to 10 storeys over ground and lower ground floor levels; the development will include the lower ground floor accommodating 202 car parking spaces; 54 bicycle parking spaces, plant, stores and ESB substation; ground floor accommodating hotel entrance and reception area; restaurant and bar; outdoor terrace and patio with canopies; function room; meeting rooms; kitchen, staff facilities; stores, toilets and plant; ground floor mezzanine accommodating meeting rooms; admin office; store and laundry facilities; 1st to 9th floor accommodating 242 hotel bedrooms including 17 suites; 10th floor accommodating gym/yoga studio; plant, storage and a roof terrace; vehicular access from both the N7 slip road and Knockmeenagh lane with link street across the site; upgrade works to Knockmeenagh lane; landscaping; boundary treatment; wastewater pumping station; associated signage and all site development works and services; the site is located between Knockmeenagh Lane to the north, St. Brigids cottages to the east, the Nass Road (N7) to the south and the Nass Road Business Park to the west.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD20A/0262

• 26 Feb 2021Grant permission

  Change of use of the second floor of the subject building to a Dental Practice comprising of 2 surgery rooms, offices, waiting room/reception, sterilisation room and toilets and ancillary site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD21A/0045

The 25 most recent of over 100 applications.

Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.

Designated sites

No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches the townland of Redcow.

Recorded monuments

• DU017-121 Kiln - lime
  Description

  Limekiln depicted in the centre of a cluster of quarries on the 1837 ed. OSi six-inch map. Not indicated on the last edition of the OSi six-inch map. Annotated ‘L.K.’ on the 1863 edition of the Ordnance Survey 25-inch map where it is depicted as a square-shaped structure in the centre of a disused quarry area.  No surface remains visible on the 2013-18 MapGenie orthoimage, boundary of scrap yard in area where limekiln is depicted on the OS 25-inch map.   Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien   Date of Compilation: 26 November 2025

Architectural heritage

No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Redcow.

Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. Buildings: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Works at or in relation to a recorded monument need two months' written notice to the National Monuments Service (National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994, section 12).

Radon

At the centre of the townland of Redcow, about 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

The 1:50,000 map rates the landslide susceptibility here as moderately low, low, partly inferred.

Terrain model

LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_3122 (ZIP).

Flooding

The Office of Public Works publishes its flood maps on floodinfo.ie.

Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency, and Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland, both under CC BY 4.0. LiDAR: contains Irish Public Sector Data (Geological Survey Ireland & the Office of Public Works) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.

No address of the register names Redcow with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Dublin.

Name

Redcow · An Bhó Dhearg

Area

575,248 m² (57.52 ha, 142.15 acres)

Civil parish

Clondalkin, and its townlands

Barony

Uppercross

Electoral division

Clondalkin-Monastery, the unit of the census

Census 2022

11,357 people lived in 3,933 households in the Clondalkin-Monastery electoral division. 67% of households owned their home. 24% of homes were built since 2001. 4% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballymount Great, Bushelloaf, Clondalkin, Fox-And-Geese, Knockmitten

Placenames

Redcow on logainm.ie, the Placenames Database of Ireland

Townlands, civil parishes, baronies and electoral divisions, National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0. Census 2022, Small Area Population Statistics by electoral division, Central Statistics Office, CC BY 4.0. A townland is the smallest land division of Ireland, and the unit of a rural address. Old registers such as the 1901 and 1911 censuses file it under its civil parish and barony.